Steamboat, AZ Climate


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United States / Arizona / No Metro Area / Apache County / Steamboat / Zip Codes
Steamboat, AZ has a desert climate, characterized by hot and dry conditions. During the summer months, temperatures often reach into the 90s and can even exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit on some days. Winters are mild with temperatures in the 50s and 60s. The area receives very little rainfall throughout the year, typically between 4-6 inches annually. Summers are also prone to strong winds and dust storms that can occur without warning. Despite these harsh conditions, Steamboat is an excellent spot for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and camping due to its scenic beauty.

Steamboat, Arizona gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Steamboat averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 275 sunny days per year in Steamboat. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Steamboat gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 53 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Steamboat is 7.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Arizona.

9 Summer - 6 Winter
September, August and June are the most pleasant months in Steamboat, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSteamboat, ArizonaUnited States
  11.2 in.38.1 in.
  6.1 in.27.8 in.
  52.9 days106.2 days
  275 days205 days
  87.0°85.8°
  18.8°21.7°
  7.77
  64.3
  6568 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Steamboat with an average high temperature of 87.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Arizona. In Steamboat, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Steamboat are September, May and June.
In Steamboat, there are 20.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Arizona.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Steamboat with an average of 18.4°. This is one of the coldest places in Arizona.
In Steamboat, there are 154.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Arizona.
In Steamboat, there are 2.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Arizona.
Humidity is low in Steamboat, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
August is the wettest month in Steamboat with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 33% of yearly precipitation and 18% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.2 inches in Steamboat means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona.
August is the rainiest month in Steamboat with 7.3 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 1.7 rainy days. There are 52.9 rainy days annually in Steamboat, which is rainier than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 6.1 inches in Steamboat means that it is snowier than most places in Arizona. February is the snowiest month in Steamboat with 2.8 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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